Professional Documents
Culture Documents
located at
and as further described in Article A-3 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, for which the Agreement has been signed
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ARTICLE A-3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
3.1 The following is a description of the Project including intended use, scope, budget, schedule, phases if applicable, the
anticipated Project In-Use Date, and any other information which further generally describes the nature of the Project:
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ARTICLE A-4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
4.1 The following are the Contract Documents referred to in Article A-1 of the Agreement – THE SERVICES:
• the Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager (including the Schedules to the Agreement)
• the Definitions
• the General Conditions
*
* (Insert here, attaching additional pages if required, a list identifying all other Contract Documents)
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ARTICLE A-5 COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
5.1 The Construction Manager’s compensation shall be equal to the sum of the Construction Manager’s fee as specified in
paragraph 5.2 and the reimbursable expenses as described in paragraph 5.3.
5.2 The Construction Manager’s fee is comprised of one or more of the following:
.1* A fixed amount of ; and
.2* A percentage amount of percent (%) of the Construction Cost. In the event
that the Owner furnishes labour or material below market cost or materials are re-used beyond that anticipated in
the original scope of the Project, the Construction Cost for purposes of establishing the Construction Manager’s
fee is the cost of all materials and labour necessary to complete the Project as if all materials had been new and as
if all labour had been paid for at market prices at the time of construction or, in the event that the construction
does not proceed, at existing market prices at the anticipated time of construction. Where the actual cost has not
been determined for all or part of the Project, the Construction Cost shall be the Construction Cost Estimate, as
agreed by the Owner and the Construction Manager, at market rates at the anticipated time of construction; and
.3* An amount based on the time-based rates for personnel employed by the Construction Manager as described in
Schedule C to the Agreement and engaged in performing the Services to the level of effort agreed prior to the
commencement of the Services.
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5.3 The reimbursable expenses are the actual expenses, supported by receipts or invoices, that the Construction Manager
incurred in performing the Services, and as identified in Schedules A2 and B2 to the Agreement plus the administrative
charge of percent (%). If there are no receipts or invoices, the
expenses shall be at rates prevailing in the area of the Place of the Project and supported with suitable documentation.
5.4 The Owner may by written request require the Construction Manager to:
.1 provide prior to commencement of the Services an estimate of the total amount of the Construction Manager’s
fee for the Services as described in paragraph 5.2.3;
.2 provide prior to commencement of the Services an estimate of the total amount of the reimbursable expenses as
described in paragraph 5.3 for evaluation and verification purposes; and
.3 inform the Owner in writing prior to incurring reimbursable expenses as described in paragraph 5.3.
5.5 All amounts are in Canadian funds.
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ARTICLE A-7 RECEIPT OF AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES IN WRITING
7.1 Notices in Writing will be addressed to the recipient at the address set out below.
7.2 The delivery of a Notice in Writing will be by hand, by courier, by prepaid first class mail, or by facsimile or other
form of electronic communication during the transmission of which no indication of failure of receipt is
communicated to the sender.
7.3 A Notice in Writing delivered by one party in accordance with this Contract will be deemed to have been received by
the other party on the date of delivery if delivered by hand or courier, or if sent by mail it shall be deemed to have
been received five calendar days after the date on which it was mailed, provided that if either such day is not a
Working Day, then the Notice in Writing shall be deemed to have been received on the Working Day next following
such day.
7.4 A Notice in Writing sent by facsimile or other form of electronic communication shall be deemed to have been
received on the date of its transmission provided that if such day is not a Working Day or if it is received after the end
of normal business hours on the date of its transmission at the place of receipt, then it shall be deemed to have been
received at the opening of business at the place of receipt on the first Working Day next following the transmission
thereof.
7.5 An address for a party may be changed by Notice in Writing setting out the new address delivered to the other party in
accordance with this Article.
Owner
name of Owner*
address
Construction Manager
address
* If it is intended that the notice must be received by a specific individual, that individual’s name shall be indicated.
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ARTICLE A-9 SUCCESSION
9.1 This Contract shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
In witness whereof the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their respective hands or by the hands of their duly
authorized representatives.
WITNESS OWNER
name of Owner
signature signature
signature signature
signature signature
signature signature
N.B. Where legal jurisdiction, local practice, or Owner or Construction Manager requirement calls for:
(a) proof of authority to execute this document, attach such proof of authority in the form of a certified copy of a resolution naming the
representative(s) authorized to sign the Agreement for and on behalf of the corporation or partnership; or
(b) the affixing of a corporate seal, this Agreement should be properly sealed.
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SCHEDULE A1 TO THE AGREEMENT – SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
Not Applicable
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION
FOR SERVICES.)
.2 Provide advice to the Owner and the Consultant with respect to construction and market conditions. F3
1.2 Predesign
.1 Estimating:
F3
(1) Confirm or prepare a Class D Construction Cost Estimate. Reset
(2) Advise the Owner if it appears that the Construction Cost Estimate may exceed the Project budget,
and make recommendation for corrective action.
F3
.2 Scheduling: Prepare a preliminary overall Project schedule.
1.3 Schematic Design Phase
.1 Constructability: Provide advice on site use and possible improvements, selection of materials, F3
assembly systems, and, equipment and provide recommendations on construction feasibility, availability
of materials and labour, time requirements for installation and construction, and factors related to
alternative designs and possible economies.
.2 Estimating: F3
(1) Prepare a Class C Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Schematic Design Phase.
(2) Advise the Owner if it appears that the Construction Cost Estimate may exceed the Project budget, Reset
(1) Prepare a Class B Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Design Development Phase.
(2) Advise the Owner if it appears that the Construction Cost Estimate may exceed the Project budget,
and make recommendations for corrective action.
(3) Establish a cost control program, and prepare a cash flow forecast for the Project.
.3 Scheduling: F3
(1) Review and update the Project schedule with appropriate details.
(2) Advise the Owner if it appears that the Project schedule may vary from that specified in Article A-3
of the Agreement – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT or otherwise agreed with the Owner,
update the Project schedule, and make recommendations for corrective action.
(3) Make recommendations to the Owner regarding any equipment or materials, which should be pre-
ordered to meet the Project schedule.
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SCHEDULE A1 TO THE AGREEMENT – SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
Not Applicable
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION
FOR SERVICES.)
(3) Review for completeness and coordinate all bid documents for the solicitation of competitive bids for
the Work of each Trade Contractor.
F3
.3 Solicit bids.
.4 Assist the Owner in the evaluation and awarding of contracts. F3
.5 Update the cash flow forecasts for the Project. F3
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SCHEDULE A1 TO THE AGREEMENT – SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR
SERVICES.)
(2) Provide to Trade Contractors the Project schedule that indicates the timing of major activities of the
Project in sufficient detail for Trade Contractors to schedule their Work.
(3) Provide coordination and general direction for the progress of the Project.
(4) Monitor the Work of each Trade Contractor.
(5) Coordinate all Trade Contractors in the performance of their respective Work, with one another and with
the activities and responsibilities of the Owner and the Consultant.
(6) Review the performance of Trade Contractors’ personnel and equipment and the availability of materials
and supplies to meet the Project schedule and recommend courses of action to the Owner when
requirements of a trade contract are not being met.
(7) Provide regular monitoring of the schedule as construction progresses. Identify potential variances to
planned completion dates. Review schedule for work not started or incomplete and recommend to the
Owner and Trade Contractors adjustments in the schedule to achieve the Project In-Use Date. Provide
summary reports of each monitoring and document all changes in schedule.
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the Construction Manager
2. CONSTRUCTION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR
SERVICES.)
specified in Article A-3 of the Agreement – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT or otherwise agreed with
the Owner.
(2) Develop, implement and maintain a system of Project cost control and accounting.
(3) Advise the Owner and the Consultant on the variances between actual cost and Construction Cost
Estimate.
(4) Provide reasonable assistance and information to permit recovery of all tax rebates where applicable.
(5) Jointly with each Trade Contractor, prepare a schedule showing when items called for under cash
allowances must be ordered to avoid delaying the progress of Work.
(6) Provide recommendations to the Owner for necessary changes to maintain Project budget and Project
schedule.
2.5 Changes in Work
.1 (1) Develop and implement a system for processing changes in any Work. F3 Reset
(2) Recommend appropriate changes in any Work to the Owner and the Consultant.
(3) Review requests for changes in any Work and provide recommendations to the Owner and the Consultant
and, if necessary, assist in negotiation.
(4) Prepare and issue to Trade Contractors change orders and change directives, including written
descriptions of proposed changes in Work, all of which are to be prepared in consultation with the
Consultant when they are related to the specifications and drawings.
2.6 Payments to Trade Contractors and Suppliers
.1 (1) Develop and implement a procedure for timely process of payments to Trade Contractors and Suppliers. F3
(2) Promptly inform the Owner of the date of receipt of the Trade Contractors’ applications for payment.
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(3) Promptly forward to the Payment Certifier the applications for payment received from the Trade
Contractors.
.2 (1) Determine the amounts owing to Trade Contractors and issue certificates for payment based on the F3
Construction Manager’s observations and evaluation of Trade Contractors’ applications for payment.
2.7 Field Review
.1 (1) Develop, implement and maintain a system for quality assurance and quality control. F3 Reset
(2) Reject work that in the opinion of the Construction Manager or the Consultant does not conform to the
requirements of the trade contract documents and whenever it is considered necessary or advisable, require
inspection or testing of work.
2.8 Health and Construction Safety
.1 (1) Subject to paragraph 3.1.2 of GC 3.1 – PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND OBLIGATIONS, be F3 Reset
responsible for establishing, initiating, maintaining, and overseeing the health and safety precautions and
programs required to be put in place at the Place of the Project and review with the Owner all safety
programs for adequacy.
(2) Review with the Owner the Trade Contractors’ safety programs for compliance.
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SCHEDULE A1 TO THE AGREEMENT – SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR
SERVICES.)
2.9 Submittals
.1 (1) Establish procedures for processing submittals. F3 Reset
(2) Maintain copies of all necessary documents at the Place of the Project.
(3) Collate and compile record documents and operating and maintenance manuals in accordance with the
Owner’s requirements.
2.11 Start-up
.1 (1) Assist the Owner in coordinating and monitoring initial start-up and testing conducted by Trade F3 Reset
Contractors.
(2) Coordinate the commissioning of utilities, systems and equipment.
2.12 Substantial Performance of the Work
.1 (1) Subject to applicable legislation, arrange for the issuance of the necessary certificates respecting F3 Reset
Substantial Performance of the Work of each Trade Contractor or designated portions thereof, lists of
incomplete or unsatisfactory items, and schedules for their completion.
(2) Distribute certificates of Substantial Performance of the Work and final certificates for payment of Work
of each Trade Contractor.
(3) Arrange with Trade Contractors to finish Work to be completed or corrected.
2.13 Project In-Use Date
.1 (1) Determine, in consultation with the Owner and the Consultant, and advise Trade Contractors in writing F3 Reset
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Performed by the Owner or
3. POST-CONSTRUCTION
Construction Manager
(*Note:
Performed by the
F1 Included in the fixed amount as described in paragraph 5.2.1 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
F2 Included in the percentage amount as described in paragraph 5.2.2 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
(*F1/F2/F3)
F3 Fee to the Construction Manager based on time-based rates as described in paragraph 5.2.3 of Article A-5 – COMPENSATION FOR
SERVICES.)
3.3 Warranties
.1 Assist the Owner in administering warranties. F3 Reset
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SCHEDULE A2 – REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SCHEDULE A1
Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or as indicated in the following table, all expense items relating to Services are
included in the Construction Manager’s fee as described in paragraph 5.2 of Article of the Agreement A-5 –
COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
Construction Manager’s
Costs Included in the
Expenses (A5.3)
Reimbursable
Fee (A5.2)
1. Travel and subsistence expenses of the Construction Manager's personnel outside a radius of 50km from
the Place of the Project. ✔
2. Charges for long distance telephone and facsimile communications, courier services, and reproduction
of trade contract documents incurred in relation to the performance of this Contract. ✔
3. The cost of Project specific information technology support in accordance with the method determined
by the parties.
✔
4. Deposits lost, provided that they are not caused by negligent acts or omissions of the Construction
Manager and the Services are performed in accordance with this Contract.
✔
5. The costs to the Construction Manager that result from any Trade Contractor’s insolvency or failure to
perform. ✔
6. Charges levied by authorities having jurisdiction at the Place of the Project. ✔
7. Royalties, patent licence fees and damages for infringement of patents and cost of defending suits
therefore. ✔
8. Any adjustment in taxes and duties directly related to the Project for which the Construction Manager is
liable. ✔
9. Losses and expenses sustained by the Construction Manager for matters which are the subject of the
insurance coverages obtained pursuant to GC 8.1 – INSURANCE when such losses and expenses are
not recoverable because the amounts are in excess of collectible amounts, within the deductible amounts
✔
or are not insurable.
10. The costs incurred due to emergencies affecting the safety of persons or property. ✔
11. Legal costs incurred by the Construction Manager in relation to the performance of the Services
provided that they are not caused by negligent acts or omissions of the Construction Manager and the ✔
Services are performed in accordance with this Contract.
12. Such other costs directly incurred by the Construction Manager in the performance of this Contract as ✔
follows:
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SCHEDULE B1 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
The Construction Manager will provide the following additional services and Temporary Work that are within the scope of the
Services:
Method of Compensation
(*F1/F2/F3)
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SCHEDULE B2 – REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SCHEDULE B1
Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or as indicated in the following table, all expense items relating to additional services
are included in the Construction Manager’s fee as described in paragraph 5.2 of Article of the Agreement A-5 –
COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
Construction Manager’s
Costs Included in the
Expenses (A5.3)
Reimbursable
Fee (A5.2)
1. Travel and subsistence expenses of the Construction Manager's personnel outside a radius of 50km from
the Place of the Project.
✔
2. Charges for long distance telephone and facsimile communications, courier services, reproduction of trade
contract documents incurred in relation to the performance of this Contract. ✔
3. Deposits lost provided that they are not caused by negligent acts or omissions of the Construction
Manager and the Services are performed in accordance with this Contract. ✔
4. The costs to the Construction Manager that result from any Trade Contractor’s insolvency or failure to
perform. ✔
5. The cost of all products purchased by the Construction Manager for the Project, including cost of
transportation thereof. ✔
6. The cost of all equipment and services required for the Construction Manager's field office. ✔
7. The amounts of all contracts between the Construction Manager and subcontractors and suppliers. ✔
8. The cost of quality assurance such as independent inspection and testing services. ✔
9. Any adjustment in premiums for insurance which the Construction Manager is required, by this Contract,
to purchase and maintain. ✔
10. If applicable, the cost of time-based rate for labour in the direct employ of the Construction Manager in
performing the additional services described in Schedule B1.
✔
11. Charges levied by authorities having jurisdiction at the Place of the Project. ✔
12. Royalties, patent licence fees and damages for infringement of patents and cost of defending suits
therefore. ✔
13. Any adjustment in taxes and duties directly related to the Project for which the Construction Manager is
liable. ✔
14. Losses and expenses sustained by the Construction Manager for matters which are the subject of the
insurance coverages obtained pursuant to GC 8.1 – INSURANCE when such losses and expenses are not
recoverable because the amounts are in excess of collectible amounts, are within the deductible amounts or ✔
are not insurable.
15. The costs incurred due to emergencies affecting the safety of persons or property. ✔
16. Legal costs, incurred by the Construction Manager in relation to the performance of the Project provided
that they are not caused by negligent acts or omissions of the Construction Manager and the Services are ✔
performed in accordance with this Contract.
17. Such other costs directly incurred by the Construction Manager in performing the additional services as ✔
follows:
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SCHEDULE C – TIME-BASED RATES FOR PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Personnel employed by the Construction Manager in the performance of the Services Unit Rate
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DEFINITIONS
The following Definitions apply to the Contract Documents. References in the definition to the singular shall be considered to
include the plural as the context requires.
Class A Construction Cost Estimate
The Class A Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on the completed Construction
Documents. Class A Construction Cost Estimate is the final estimate before the bid or proposal call. Class A Construction
Cost Estimate shall be presented in elemental format and include labour and material costs, allowance for all costs resulting
from the Project schedule, all actual associated costs, including cash allowances, contingencies, allowances for design,
escalation, market conditions and anticipated amendment amounts as applicable.
Class B Construction Cost Estimate
The Class B Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost with a level of precision that is based on the
degree of completion of the Construction Documents at the time of preparation of the estimate. The Class B Construction Cost
Estimate is typically prepared when all site or installation investigations are completed and the design of the major systems and
sub-systems of the Project (including outline specifications and preliminary drawings and models) are well underway. Class
B Construction Cost Estimate shall be presented in elemental format and include labour and material costs, allowance for all
costs resulting from the Project schedule, all actual associated costs, including cash allowances, contingencies, allowances for
design, escalation, market conditions and anticipated amendment amounts as applicable.
Class C Construction Cost Estimate
The Class C Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on updated Owner requirements,
general description of the Project, preliminary site information and existing conditions, and takes into consideration market
conditions as well as basic implementation logistics. Class C Construction Cost Estimate shall include labour and material
costs and the Owner’s construction contingencies and allowances.
Class D Construction Cost Estimate
The Class D Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on the Owner’s functional requirements
to the degree known at the time. The Class D Construction Cost Estimate shall as a minimum be based on historical cost data
for similar projects, suitably adjusted for such factors as inflation, location, risk, quality, size, and time. All related factors
affecting cost are considered to the extent possible. The Class D Construction Cost Estimate provides the Owner an indication
of the order of magnitude of the Construction Cost for a project completed within the estimated completion date, and shall
include labour and material costs and the Owner’s construction contingencies and allowances.
Construction Cost
Construction Cost means the actual cost of all elements of the Project including all applicable taxes but excluding the
applicable value added taxes, whether recoverable or not. Construction Cost does not include the compensation of the
Construction Manager and the Consultant.
Construction Cost Estimate
Construction Cost Estimate is either a Class A Construction Cost Estimate, a Class B Construction Cost Estimate, a Class C
Construction Cost Estimate, or a Class D Construction Cost Estimate, as the context shall require and is prepared with a level
of precision commensurate with the level of detail of information available at the time.
Construction Documents
The Construction Documents consist of the specifications and drawings that are consistent with the Contract Documents and
are prepared by the Consultant and accepted by the Owner after execution of the Agreement for the performance of the
Project.
Construction Manager
The Construction Manager is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement.
Consultant
The Consultant is the person or entity engaged by the Owner and identified as such in the Agreement. The Consultant is the
Architect, the Engineer or entity licensed to practise in the province or territory of the Place of the Project.
Contract
The Contract is the undertaking by the parties to perform their respective duties, responsibilities and obligations as prescribed
in the Contract Documents and represents the entire agreement between the parties.
Contract Documents
The Contract Documents consist of those documents listed in Article A-4 of the Agreement – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
and amendments agreed upon between the parties.
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Contract Time
The Contract Time is the time stipulated in paragraph 1.3 of Article A-1 of the Agreement – THE SERVICES.
Notice in Writing
A Notice in Writing, where identified in this Contract, is a written communication between the parties that is transmitted in
accordance with the provisions of Article A-7 of the Agreement – RECEIPT OF AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES IN
WRITING.
Owner
The Owner is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement.
Payment Certifier
The Payment Certifier is either the Construction Manager or the Consultant identified as such in a trade contract.
Place of the Project
The Place of the Project is the designated site or location of the Project identified in this Agreement.
Project
The Project means the total construction as described in Article A-3 of the Agreement – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
contemplated by the Owner.
Project In-Use Date
Project In-Use Date shall have been reached when the Project is ready for use or is being used for the purpose intended and is
so confirmed in writing by the Construction Manager in consultation with the Consultant and the Owner.
Services
The Services means all services described in Schedule A1 to the Agreement – SERVICES AND COMPENSATION and
Schedule B1 to the Agreement – ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND COMPENSATION to be performed by the Construction
Manager under this Contract.
Substantial Performance of the Work
Substantial Performance of the Work is defined in the lien legislation applicable to the Place of the Project with respect to each
Trade Contractor. If such legislation is not in force or does not contain such definition, or if the Work is governed by the Civil
Code of Quebec, Substantial Performance of the Work shall have been reached when the Work of each Trade Contractor is
ready for use or is being used for the purpose intended and is so certified by the Payment Certifier.
Supplier
A Supplier is a person or entity having a direct contract with the Owner to supply products.
Temporary Work
Temporary Work means temporary supports, structures, facilities, services, and other temporary items required for the
execution of Work but not incorporated into Work.
Trade Contractor
Trade Contractor is the person or entity identified as such in a trade contract between the Owner and the Trade Contractor to
perform Work.
Value Added Taxes
Value Added Taxes means such sums as shall be levied upon the Owner’s payment to the Construction Manager by the
Federal or any Provincial or Territorial government and is computed as a percentage of such payment and includes the Goods
and Services Tax, the Quebec Sales Tax, The Harmonized Sales Tax, and any other similar tax, the collection and payment of
which have been imposed on the Construction Manager by tax legislation.
Work
Work means the construction and related services required to be performed by a Trade Contractor.
Working Day
Working Day means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday, statutory holiday, or statutory vacation day that is observed by the
construction industry in the area of the Place of the Project.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
PART 4 PAYMENT
GC 4.1 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
4.1.1 The Construction Manager’s applications for payment shall be made monthly as the Services progress or in accordance
with such other period agreed to by the Owner and the Construction Manager.
4.1.2 The amount claimed shall be in accordance with a schedule agreed to by the Owner and the Construction Manager, or in
the absence of such a schedule, equal to the value of the Services provided as of the last day of the payment period.
GC 4.2 PAYMENT
4.2.1 The Owner shall make payment to the Construction Manager on account in accordance with the provisions of Article A-
6 of the Agreement – PAYMENT no later than 20 calendar days following the date of receipt of an application for
payment.
4.2.2 No deductions shall be made by the Owner from amounts payable to the Construction Manager other than those for
which the Construction Manager is proven to be responsible as in accordance with Part 7 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION
or has agreed to pay.
4.2.3 Variance from the Construction Cost Estimate established under this Contract shall not constitute grounds for the
Owner to withhold fees due to the Construction Manager.
4.2.4 Where required by provincial or territorial legislation, payments shall be subject to the lien legislation applicable to the
Place of the Project.
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PART 5 CHANGES
GC 5.1 CHANGES TO THE PROJECT
5.1.1 The Owner, without invalidating this Contract, may make changes in the Project provided they are within the general
scope of the Project and of the Services.
5.1.2 The Construction Manager shall promptly advise the Owner if a change contemplated by the Owner under paragraph
5.1.1 will change the Construction Manager’s compensation or the Project In-Use Date.
5.1.3 If the Owner and the Construction Manager agree on an adjustment to the Construction Manager’s compensation or
Contract Time, such agreement shall be recorded in writing.
5.1.4 If the Owner and Construction Manager cannot agree on the change in Construction Manager’s compensation, the
matter shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Part 7 of the General Conditions – DISPUTE
RESOLUTION.
5.1.5 If the Contract Time is exceeded or extended through no fault of the Construction Manager, the Construction
Manager’s compensation shall be adjusted accordingly to cover the Construction Manager’s additional costs.
GC 5.2 CHANGES IN SERVICES
5.2.1 Any agreement between the Owner and the Construction Manager on a change to the Services shall be recorded in
writing.
PART 8 INSURANCE
GC 8.1 INSURANCE
8.1.1 The Owner shall obtain, maintain and pay for ‘wrap-up’ general liability insurance in the joint names of the Owner, the
Construction Manager, the Consultant, all Trade Contractors, all subconsultants, and all trade subcontractors with
limits of not less than $10,000,000 per occurrence and a deductible not more than $10,000. The insurance coverage
shall be primary to all other insurance policies and shall not be substantially less than the insurance provided by IBC
Form 2100 (including an extension for a standard provincial and territorial form of non-owned automobile liability
policy) and IBC Form 2320, except for liability arising from damage to the Project during construction, which shall be
limited to the completed operations period. The insurance shall be maintained from the date of commencement of the
Project until 90 calendar days after the Project In-Use Date. The Owner is responsible to provide coverage for
completed operations hazards from the Project In-Use Date for a period of 2 years.
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8.1.2 The Owner shall obtain, maintain and pay for ‘broad form’ property insurance in the joint names of the Owner, the
Construction Manager, the Consultant, and all Trade Contractors. The policy shall have limits of not less than the sum
of 1.1 times the Construction Cost Estimate with a deductible not more than $10,000. The “Broad Form” property
insurance shall be provided from the date of commencement of the Project until the earliest of:
.1 10 calendar days after the Project In-Use Date;
.2 on the commencement of use or occupancy of any part or section of the Work of any Trade Contractors unless such
use or occupancy is for construction purposes, habitational, office, banking, convenience store under 465 square
metres in area, or parking purposes, or for the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment forming part of
the Project;
.3 when the Place of the Project is left unattended for more than 30 consecutive calendar days or when construction
activity has ceased for more than 30 consecutive calendar days.
8.1.3 The Owner shall or cause to obtain, maintain and pay for an Aircraft or Watercraft Liability Insurance when owned or
non-owned aircraft or watercraft are used directly or indirectly in the performance of the Project. The policy shall have
limits of not less than $10,000,000 inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property including
loss of use thereof and limits of not less than $5,000,000 for aircraft passenger hazard.
8.1.4 The Construction Manager shall provide, maintain and pay for general liability insurance that has limits of not less than
$5,000,000 per occurrence and a deductible not more than $5,000. The policy shall be maintained from the date of
commencement of the Project until the Construction Manager completes the Services. Liability coverage shall be
provided for completed operations hazards on an ongoing basis for a period of 6 years following the Project In-Use
Date.
8.1.5 The Construction Manager shall provide, maintain and pay for Automobile Liability Insurance in respect of vehicles
that are required by law to be insured under a contract by a Motor Vehicle Liability Policy. The policy shall have limits
not less than $5,000,000 inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property, covering all vehicles
owned or leased by the Construction Manager. Where the policy has been issued pursuant to a government-operated
automobile insurance system, the Construction Manager shall provide the Owner with confirmation of automobile
insurance coverage for all automobiles registered in the name of the Construction Manager.
8.1.6 Prior to commencement of the Project and upon the placement, renewal, amendment, or extension of all or any part of
the insurance, the parties shall promptly provide each other with confirmation of coverage that they are responsible for
and, if required, a certified true copy of the policies certified by an authorized representative of the insurer together with
copies of any amending endorsements applicable to the Project.
8.1.7 The parties shall pay their share of the deductible amounts in direct proportion to their responsibility in regards to any
loss for which the above policies are required to pay, except where such amounts may be excluded by the terms of this
Contract.
8.1.8 All required insurance policies shall be with insurers licensed to underwrite insurance in the jurisdiction of the Place of
the Project.
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.2 In respect to losses suffered by the Owner and the Construction Manager for which insurance is not required to be
provided by either party in accordance with GC 8.1 – INSURANCE, the Construction Manager’s compensation as
recorded in Article A-5 of the Agreement – COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES.
.3 In respect to claims by third parties for direct loss resulting from bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to
injury to or destruction of tangible property, the obligation to indemnify is without limit. In respect to all other
claims for indemnity as a result of claims advanced by third parties, the limits of indemnity set forth in paragraphs
9.1.2.1 and 9.1.2.2 shall apply.
9.1.3 The obligation of either party to indemnify the other as set forth in paragraphs 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 shall be inclusive of
interest and all legal costs.
9.1.4 In respect to any claim for indemnity or to be held harmless by the Owner or the Construction Manager:
.1 Notice in Writing of such claim shall be given within a reasonable time after the facts upon which such claim is
based became known to the party required to give such Notice in Writing;
.2 should either party be required as a result of its obligation to indemnify the other pay or satisfy a final order,
judgment or award made against the party entitled by this Contract to be indemnified, then the indemnifying party,
upon assuming all liability for any costs that might result, shall have the right to appeal in the name of the party
against whom such final order or judgment has been made until such rights of appeal have been exhausted.
GC 9.2 WAIVER OF CLAIMS
9.2.1 As of the date of one year from the Project In-Use Date, the Construction Manager waives and releases the Owner from
all claims which the Construction Manager has or reasonably ought to have knowledge of that could be advanced by the
Construction Manager against the Owner arising from the Construction Manager’s involvement in the Project,
including, without limitation, those arising from negligence or breach of contract in respect to which the cause of action
is based upon acts or omissions which occurred prior to or on the Project In-Use Date, except as follows:
.1 claims arising prior to or on the Project In-Use Date for which Notice in Writing of claim has been received by the
Owner from the Construction Manager no later than 20 days after the Project In-Use Date;
.2 indemnification for claims advanced against the Construction Manager by third parties for which a right of
indemnification may be asserted by the Construction Manager against the Owner pursuant to the provisions of this
Contract;
.3 claims resulting from acts or omissions which occur after the Project In-Use Date.
9.2.2 The Construction Manager waives and releases the Owner from all claims referenced in paragraph 9.2.1.3 except for
those referred in paragraph 9.2.1.2 and claims for which Notice in Writing of claim has been received by the Owner
from the Construction Manager within 395 calendar days following the Project In-Use Date.
9.2.3 As of the date of one year from the Project In-Use Date, the Owner waives and releases the Construction Manager from
all claims which the Owner has or reasonably ought to have knowledge of that could be advanced by the Owner against
the Construction Manager arising from the Owner’s involvement in the Project, including, without limitation, those
arising from negligence or breach of contract in respect to which the cause of action is based upon acts or omissions
which occurred prior to or on the Project In-Use Date, except as follows:
.1 claims arising prior to or on the Project In-Use Date for which Notice in Writing of claim has been received by the
Construction Manager from the Owner no later than 20 days from the Project In-Use Date;
.2 indemnification for claims advanced against the Owner by third parties for which a right of indemnification may be
asserted by the Owner against the Construction Manager pursuant to the provisions of this Contract;
.3 damages arising from the Construction Manager’s actions which result in substantial defects or deficiencies in the
Project. “Substantial defects or deficiencies” mean those defects or deficiencies in the Project which affect the
Project to such an extent or in such a manner that a significant part or the whole of the Project is unfit for the
purpose intended by this Contract;
.4 claims arising from acts or omissions which occur after the Project In-Use Date.
9.2.4 The Owner waives and releases the Construction Manager from all claims referred to in paragraph 9.2.3.3 except for
those referred in paragraph 9.2.3.2 and claims for which Notice in Writing of claim has been received by the
Construction Manager from the Owner within a period of six years from Project In-Use Date should any limitation
statute of the Province or Territory of the Place of the Project permit such agreement. If the applicable limitation statute
does not permit such agreement, within such shorter period as may be prescribed by:
.1 any limitation statute of the Province or Territory of the Place of the Project; or
.2 the Civil Code of Quebec if the Place of the Project is the Province of Quebec.
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9.2.5 The Owner waives and releases the Construction Manager from all claims referenced in paragraph 9.2.3.4 except for
those arising from claims for which Notice in Writing has been received by the Construction Manager from the Owner
within 395 calendar days following the Project In-Use Date.
9.2.6 Notice in Writing of claim as provided for in GC 9.2 – WAIVER OF CLAIMS to preserve a claim or right of action
which would otherwise, by the provisions of GC 9.2 – WAIVER OF CLAIMS, be deemed to be waived, must include
the following:
.1 a clear and unequivocal statement of the intention to claim;
.2 a statement as to the nature of the claim and the grounds upon which the claim is based; and
.3 a statement of the estimated quantum of the claim.
9.2.7 The party giving Notice in Writing of claim as provided for in GC 9.2 – WAIVER OF CLAIMS shall submit within a
reasonable time a detailed account of the amount claimed.
9.2.8 Where the event or series of events giving rise to a claim made under paragraphs 9.2.1 or 9.2.3 has a continuing effect,
the detailed account submitted under paragraph 9.2.7 shall be considered to be an interim account and the party making
the claim shall submit further interim accounts, at reasonable intervals, giving the accumulated amount of the claim and
any further grounds upon which it is based. The party making the claim shall submit a final account after the end of the
effects resulting from the event or series of events that gave rise to the claim.
9.2.9 If a Notice in Writing of claim pursuant to paragraph 9.2.1.1 is received on the 18th or 19th calendar day after the
Project In-Use Date, the period within which Notice in Writing of claim shall be received pursuant to paragraph 9.2.3.1
shall be extended to 24 calendar days after the Project In-Use Date.
9.2.10 If a Notice in Writing of claim pursuant to paragraph 9.2.3.1 is received on the 18th or 19th calendar day after the
Project In-Use Date, the period within which Notice in Writing of claim shall be received pursuant to paragraph 9.2.1.1
shall be extended to 24 calendar days after the Project In-Use Date.
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